Kazakhstani Business Angels: Who Every Startup Should Know

Business angels play a key role in the development of Kazakhstan's venture ecosystem. Their support helps companies grow, attract investment, and enter international markets. Read more in our article about leading business angels in Kazakhstan.

Bagdat Mussin
Kazakhstani IT entrepreneur, angel investor, and one of the key drivers of digital transformation in the public sector. He has over 15 years of experience in digital reforms and the development of technological ecosystems. Currently, he serves as the Chairman of the Board of JSC "Kazakhtelecom," is an AI enthusiast and serial IT entrepreneur, actively supporting technological startups and initiatives with high social and digital impact.

Murat Abdrakhmanov
Kazakhstani serial entrepreneur and venture investor with over 30 years of experience in technology and telecommunications. Founder of MA7 Ventures, he has invested in more than 60 startups. Murat's portfolio includes more than 40 technological projects, among which are Higgsfield AI, SpinAI, DeckRobot, ZibraAI, and Fintechfarm.

Yelzhan Kusekbayev
CEO of MA7 Ventures, one of the most active business angels in the region. He manages a personal venture portfolio of more than 90 projects with 14 successful exits. MA7 Ventures invests in 10–15 startups annually at the Pre-Seed to Series A stages.

Baizhan Kanafin
IT entrepreneur and business angel, founder and CEO of Documentolog, one of the largest no-code platforms for automating business processes in Kazakhstan with an audience of more than 100,000 clients. Chairman of the Board of the IT CEO Club, graduate of the Stanford Executive Program, expert in digital transformation, B2B SaaS, and the implementation of AI solutions.

Anuar Lenzat
Venture investor and expert in investor relations, founder of RS Bootcamp and Head of Investor Relations at Activat VC. Since 2015, he has been actively working in Kazakhstan's startup ecosystem, previously serving as the General Director of the MOST business incubator. He possesses deep expertise in fundraising, startup development, and building investment and entrepreneurial communities.

Nurdaulet Bazylybekov
Angel investor and co-founder of Eurasian Startup Hub and Eurasian Hub Ventures in London. Since 2019, he has been actively investing in startups. Today, he manages a syndicate with a portfolio of more than 30 companies, co-investing with leading funds and accelerators, including Y Combinator, a16z, Sequoia, and General Catalyst.

Dana Bliyeva
Certified independent director with 30 years of experience in strategic development and attracting venture and foreign direct investment. Independent director on the Supervisory Board of JSC Baiterek Venture Fund, business angel, member of the investment committee of TechnoWomen and UMAY Angels Club. She teaches at leading universities in Almaty and shares her personal venture investment experience on international online platforms.

Sokhiba Mukhitdinova
Venture investor and business angel working with InsurTech, FinTech, and ClimateTech startups in the global market. VC Principal and founding member of InsurTech NY, with a portfolio of more than 20 startups and one successful exit. Member of the UK Business Angel Association, co-founder of Women in Insurance and Female Led Angel Club, which invest in projects founded by women.

Arman Suleimenov
Serial entrepreneur, venture investor, and founder of the nFactorial AI ecosystem, nFactorial School, and nFactorial Club. He invests in technological startups through nFactorial Ventures, hosts the nFactorial Podcast, and shares practical experience with an international audience. His portfolio includes Higgsfield.AI with $100 million in ARR, Paperstack.ai, Laminar AI, Perceptis.ai, Altbridge.ai, Outsider Technologies, and Almaca Inc.

Asima Abdrakhmanova
Investment analyst and angel investor, Associate at MA7 Ventures, with strong expertise in financial modeling, business valuation, and due diligence. She has experience working at IFC and PwC, where she was involved in investment analysis, corporate finance, and company audits across various industries, including IT and infrastructure.

Darya Shamikhaeva
Tech entrepreneur, angel investor, and mentor for international acceleration programs, founder of ApostrofSoft and Hakaton All Stars. She has an engineering background and over 10 years of experience in developing and scaling digital products. She works with early-stage startups, helping with product strategy, technological architecture, and preparation for fundraising.

Daniyar Nazaraliev
Entrepreneur and investor with 15 years of business experience, the last six of which have been spent actively investing in startups, advising founders, and developing educational programs for investors. Daniyar helps raise investments of $100,000 and above, evaluates the real value of projects, and provides financial and strategic support.